Asking good questions can help improve our own and others’ work: both when exploring and explaining data. In this rebroadcast of episode 19, Cole covers five smart queries to pose and answer during the analytical process and five more to consider when getting ready to explain that data to others.
We’re sharing this popular episode again as we look ahead to what’s next: Before and After, the fifth book from storytelling with data, comes out September 23, 2025 — pre-order now wherever you buy books!
If you want to put these strategies into practice, join one of our upcoming 2025 sessions:
Virtual half-day workshops: August 21 and November 6
8-week online course: September 15–November 9
In-person workshop in NYC: October 14
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